Calling out around the worldAre you ready for a brand new beatSummer's here and the time is rightFor dancing in the streetThey're dancing in ChicagoDown in New OrleansUp in New York CityAll we need is music, sweet musicThere'll be music everywhereThere'll be swinging swaying records playingDancing in the street

Oh it doesn't matter what you wearJust as long as you are thereSo come on ev'ry guy grab a girlEv'rywhere around the worldThey'll be dancingThey're dancing in the street

It's just an invitation across the nationA chance for folks to meetThere'll be laughing, singing, music swingingDancing in the streetPhiladelphia, PABaltimore and D.C. nowCan't forget the Motor CityAll we need is music, sweet musicThere'll be music everywhereThere'll be swinging, swaying, records playingDancing in the street

Oh it doesn't matter what you wearJust as long as you are thereSo come on ev'ry guy grab a girlEv'rywhere around the world

DancingThey're dancing in the streetWay down in L.A.Every dayDancing in the street